However, outbreaks of downy mildew, a fungus-like pathogen, can completely decimate certain quinoa varieties if unnoticed by growers. Per the release, the pathogen "appears as yellow to pinkish ...

Their discoveries could help researchers create strains of quinoa without the bitter-tasting chemical, allowing it to be more widely produced. “We discovered mutations which ensure that certain quinoa ...

Quinoa is naturally gluten-free. White quinoa is the most common form of quinoa, but there are other varieties, including red quinoa and black quinoa. “Think of quinoa as a carb with benefits ...

Experts think the future of quinoa may be in the more than 3,000 varieties that can be harvested in Peru. But the types sold in supermarkets represent just a fraction of them. For now, farmers ...